Life of George Washington, Količina 4G. P. Putnam, 1865 - 479 strani |
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... directions . " You will take every prudent step in your power , " writes Washington , " to preserve tranquillity and order in the city , and give security to individuals of every class and description , restraining , as far as possible ...
... directions . " You will take every prudent step in your power , " writes Washington , " to preserve tranquillity and order in the city , and give security to individuals of every class and description , restraining , as far as possible ...
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... direction . I feel my own insufficiency and want of experience . I can promise you nothing but a disposition to serve my country . If this town should be attacked , as now threatened , I know my duty will call me to defend it , as long ...
... direction . I feel my own insufficiency and want of experience . I can promise you nothing but a disposition to serve my country . If this town should be attacked , as now threatened , I know my duty will call me to defend it , as long ...
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... directions . During a temporary absence his retreat had been invaded , his house burnt to the ground , his wife and chil- dren driven forth without shelter . Private injury had thus been added to the incentives of patriotism . Emerging ...
... directions . During a temporary absence his retreat had been invaded , his house burnt to the ground , his wife and chil- dren driven forth without shelter . Private injury had thus been added to the incentives of patriotism . Emerging ...
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... direction . B. ARNOLD , M. Genl . " Smith also , who was to accompany him , was furnished with passports to proceed either by water or by land . Arnold departed about ten o'clock . André passed a lonely day , casting many a wistful look ...
... direction . B. ARNOLD , M. Genl . " Smith also , who was to accompany him , was furnished with passports to proceed either by water or by land . Arnold departed about ten o'clock . André passed a lonely day , casting many a wistful look ...
Stran 122
... Conjecturing the direction of his flight , he despatched Colonel Hamilton on horse- back to spur with all speed to Verplanck's Point , which com- 1 1780. ] FLIGHT OF ARNOLD . 123 mands the narrow 122 [ 1780 . LIFE OF WASHINGTON .
... Conjecturing the direction of his flight , he despatched Colonel Hamilton on horse- back to spur with all speed to Verplanck's Point , which com- 1 1780. ] FLIGHT OF ARNOLD . 123 mands the narrow 122 [ 1780 . LIFE OF WASHINGTON .
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